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Example Sentences

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This is something he’s believed for over 40 years, and there’s no talking him out of it.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Assuming prices don’t rise much more, the worst may be over for stocks, creating some opportunities for bargain-hunting.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The chart below shows how the earnings estimate for the S&P 500 has changed over the past year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Research shows the ranks of higher earners have grown markedly over the past 50 years, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Sela turned over the elaborate floral hair tie Auntie had been working on, running her fingertips over the swirl of blue, purple, and pink.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith